www.wlfdesert.org This September, Palm Desert will once again take center stage in a global health movement as it welcomes the 2025 International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference (PBNHC), a transformative event where medicine meets lifestyle, and science meets real-world impact. Hosted by The Plantrician Project at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, PBNHC is an annual gathering of health care professionals who share a common mission: using the power of evidence-based nutrition to prevent, suspend and even reverse chronic disease. Whether you're a clinician, dietitian, researcher or simply passionate about the future of health care, this conference is an essential experience. Leading experts driving the future of health care. The 2025 conference brings together some of the most influential voices in plant-based and lifestyle medicine. This year’s speakers include Neal Barnard, MD, Will Bulsiewicz, MD, Brenda Davis, RD, Joel Fuhrman, MD, Michael Greger, MD, Dahlia Marin, RDN, Dean Ornish, MD, and Kim A. Williams, MD. Delivering the keynote is Scott Stoll, MD, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of The Plantrician Project, whose leadership continues to shape the global conversation around whole food, plant-based nutrition in clinical practice. From science to real-world practice. Renowned for turning groundbreaking discoveries into real-world solutions, PBNHC 2025 offers sessions on topics such as: • Your Body in Balance: The Science Behind Food, Hormones and Health • Undo It: Can Diet and Lifestyle Slow or Reverse Cognitive Decline? • Fueling Mental Resilience Through Diet and the Microbiome • Healing Joints, Preventing Pain: Optimizing Musculoskeletal Health Attendees will also gain access to the latest clinical data on plant-based interventions for diabetes, heart disease, obesity and more. Hands-on learning and continuing education. Beyond lectures, PBNHC offers handson workshops led by experts in nutrition science, behavior change, and sustainable healthcare models. Providers can earn CME credits, and all health care professional attendees receive on-demand access to recorded sessions. A delicious, immersive experience. PBNHC is more than a conference—it’s an experience. Past attendees describe it as a place where you’re more likely to receive a hug than a handshake. Over the course of the event, participants enjoy nine chefprepared plant-based meals, showcasing just how satisfying and flavorful healthy food can be. Attendees leave not just inspired, but equipped—with new recipes, culinary techniques, and practical ideas for applying food as medicine. Empowering a healthier future. At its heart, PBNHC is about community. It brings together health care professionals united by a shared mission: advancing nutritionforward care that transforms lives. Whether you’re looking to learn, connect or lead, this conference offers the tools and inspiration to move your work—and the world— forward. To register or learn more, visit www.pbnhc.com. For questions, email info@pbnhc. com or call (561) 810.6713. Plantrician providers receive $200 off in-person or virtual registration. Visit www.plantrician.org to learn more. On Friday, May 9, Women Leaders Forum (WLF) of the Coachella Valley will honor extraordinary leaders of today and tomorrow at their 12th Annual Women Who Rule Awards Luncheon and Scholarship Fundraiser. This signature event at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino in Rancho Mirage honors individuals whose leadership, service and generosity have made a profound impact and also awards scholarships to 37 high school seniors in their Young Women Leaders (YWL) program. This year’s esteemed honorees include: Jenell VanDenBos, recipient of the Mary T. Roche Community Leadership Award, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to mentorship and community service; Kim Garcia, RN, Sabrina Carrillo, RN, BSN, Jacquelyn Sanchez, RN, and Cheryl Malone, RN, BSN, TCRN, CPST who will receive the WLF Inspiration Award for their courage and compassionate leadership in the health care field, and Dick Shalhoub, honored with the WLF Superman Award for his extraordinary philanthropic contributions. All proceeds from the annual event directly support college scholarships for YWL participants who complete the six-month mentoring and business education program. Since its founding by former Indian Wells Mayor Mary T. Roche in 2001, WLF has awarded over $800,000 in scholarships to the valley’s most promising young women. WLF is honored to have SBEMP Attorneys LLP as the Presenting Sponsor and Leadership Sponsors: Blanke Schein Wealth Management, Blissful Release Now, Desert Care Network, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, Desert Health News, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Jenell VanDenBos and Assoc. Realtor, KESQ News Channel 3, and Wildest Restaurant + Bar. YWL Scholarship Presenting Sponsors include Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Theresa A. Mike Foundation. Named scholarships from community partners ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 were also provided by Acrisure Arena, Coachella Valley Firebirds, Desertcore Landscaping, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Guadelupe Cantu Scholarship Sponsored by Pure Barre, The Heart of Hospitals Scholarship, Prema’s Permaculture & Compost and SBEMP. For event tickets, membership and information on how you can support WLF’s Young Women Leaders, please visit www.wlfdesert.org. www.DesertHealthNews.com May/June 2025 Desert Events The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 20 Food as Medicine Conference Returns Physicians, clinicians and advocates invited to attend Friday, May 9 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa • Rancho Mirage Honoring extraordinary women in our community while awarding collegiate scholarships to our Young Women Leaders Emceed byLaurilie Jackson Associate Professor of Media Production News Anchor/Education Reporter Presenting Event Spronsor Presenting YWL Scholarship Sponsor MARY T. ROCHE AWARD JENELL VANDENBOS SUPERMAN AWARD DICK SHALHOUB INSPIRATION AWARD CHERYL MALONE, RN, BSN, TCRN, CPST JAQUELYN SANCHES, RN KIMBERLY GARCIA, RN SABRINA CARRILLO, BSN, RN ank You To Our Leadership Sponsors ank You To Our Named Scholarship Donors Blissful Release Now For tickets and information, visit wlfdesert.org Save the dates for Summer Summer Fun! Fun! Happy “2” Hours Hours 5:30-7:30pm • $10 for members members and guests guests Mix and mingle with entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, executives, executives, volunteers and women making their mark in the valley. valley. Tickets support our Young Women Leaders Leaders Program. Program. June 5, July 3 and August August 7 (First Thursdays) Thursdays) collegiate scholarships to our Emceed Associate News 12th Annual Women Who Rule Awards Honoring current and future leaders Dean Ornish, MD is one of the conference’s many renowned speakers. WLF’s Young Women Leaders receive collegiate scholarships.
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